Rock Hill, S.C. – Winthrop women's soccer looks for back-to-back wins as it takes on Southern Wesleyan, Monday night on Eagle Field.
 

Winthrop Women's Soccer Game Information
Matchup	Southern Wesleyan (0-0-0, 0-0-0 CC) at Winthrop (1-1-0, 0-0-0 Big South)
Date/Time	Monday, Aug. 25 | 7 p.m. (EST)
Location	Rock Hill, S.C. | Eagle Field
Live Statistics	Statbroadcast
Live Stream	None
Series Record	Winthrop leads 2-0 | Streak - W2
Last Meeting	Aug. 21, 2024 (Rock Hill, S.C.) | (Winthrop won 2-0)
First Meeting	Aug. 30, 2023 (Rock Hill, S.C.) | (Winthrop won 9-0)
Winthrop All-Time Records	Overall (154-193-46) | Home (66-105-14) | Away (64-111-14) | Big South (78-96-24)
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SERIES HISTORY VERSUS SOUTHERN WESLEYAN
This marks the third meeting all-time between Winthrop and Southern Wesleyan. The Eagles earned a 2-0 win over the Warriors behind goals from Sophia Balliet and Laura Bennett. Eagles have won both meetings, taking the first ever matchup 9-0 in 2023.

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FOOT NOTES

• Scored two goals in the final 10 minutes to earn 2-1 victory over The Citadel
• Cordelia McIntosh came off the bench for three points as she netted the game-winner in the 88^th minute and helped set up the game-tying goal in the 80^th minute
• Monssi Avila-Gutierrez scored the game-tying goal, which is the 7^th of her career
• Eagles opened the season with a 4-0 loss at UT Chattanooga on Aug. 14
• Eagles return seven starters and a total of 18 players from last year's squad
• Among the returning starters are the team's top four scorers
• Junior Sophia Balliet led the team in points (7) for a second straight season
• Mia Vrataric played every second of every contest last season, finishing the year with a 1.64 goals against average and three shutouts
• Allowed just 23 goals, the seventh fewest in a single-season in program history
• In her first two seasons, Balliet has eight goals, which are tied for 20^th all-time by an Eagle
• In her first two years she posted 18 points and right behind her is Avila-Gutierrez with 15 points (6g,3a) who now has 17 after the goal against The Citadel
• Eagles have Winthrop was voted to finish 7^th in the 2025 Big South Conference Preseason Poll
• Eagles are in their 23^rd season overall and this will mark the 394^th game in program history
• The Eagles are 154-193-46 all-time
• Spencer Smith is in his 16^th season as head coach and coached in his 200^th game for the Eagles on Sept. 25, 2021 vs. USC Upstate
• Smith is 4^th all-time in Big South history for victories and captured his 100^th win at Winthrop in the 2-0 victory over VMI (9/12/24)
• It is Smith's 37^th season overall as he posted a career record of 271-311-57
• He is 101-120-29 with Winthrop soccer and posted a 172-90-28 mark coaching collegiate men's soccer
• Smith earned 137 of those wins at Radford, where he was two-time Big South Coach of the Year and led the Highlanders to two NCAA College Cup appearances
• The 137 wins at Radford rank 5^th all-time in Big South history

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2025 HONORS

• Evyn Schokora – Sophomore
  • Big South Preseason Returning Players Watchlist – Midfielders
• Monssi Avila-Gutierrez - Junior
  • Big South Preseason Returning Players Watchlist – Midfielders
• Kylie Full - Senior
  • Big South Preseason Returning Players Watchlist – Defenders
• Sophia Balliet - Junior
  • Big South Preseason Returning Players Watchlist – Forwards

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WATCH THE EAGLES ON ESPN+
Select women's soccer home games during the 2025 season will air live on ESPN+. You can also catch select road games in Big South Conference play on ESPN+. To watch Big South games on ESPN+ you must have a subscription to ESPN+. For more information on how to subscribe, click here.

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BE A BALLRUNNER FOR WINTHROP SOCCER MATCHES
Interested in getting closer to the action of college soccer? Winthrop men's and women's soccer teams are looking for ball runners to help at home games in 2025 and beyond. Become a ball runner for official games and become a part of our game day experience. Sign up as an individual or sign up an entire team/club to attend a match and help the game keep pace as ball runners. Available for grades 3rd thru 8th. If interested please fill out the ONLINE FORM.

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JOIN THE EAGLE CLUB
The Eagle Club is the official fundraising arm of Winthrop Athletics. Your generosity directly supports Winthrop Athletics and helps provide our student-athletes with the resources they need to succeed on and off the field. From facility upgrades and enhanced game-day experiences to scholarships, equipment, travel, and academic support, every dollar makes a difference.
By investing in the Eagle Club, you're helping us build a stronger future for Winthrop Athletics—one that prioritizes excellence, opportunity, and a championship culture.
Whether you're an alum, parent, fan, or community member, your support fuels our success. For more information or to become a member, CLICK HERE.

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UP NEXT
Eagles are back in action in three days as they head north to Lexington, Va. to take on VMI on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 4 p.m.

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